Time Building for Commercial Pilots in Florida
A complete guide to building the specific hours you need for your Commercial Pilot License — with MFT-specific pricing, routes, and scheduling.
What MFT Offers Commercial Pilots Building Hours
At My Flight Time, we specialize in helping commercial pilot candidates reach their FAA hour requirements quickly and affordably. Our fleet includes Cessna 172, Piper Archer/Warrior, and Beechcraft Duchess — giving you single and multi-engine options.
Wet rates start at $60/hr for high-volume single-engine packages. Multi-engine rates start at $160/hr. All rates are wet (fuel included) and billed on the Hobbs meter.
Schedule flexibility: fly up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week. Most commercial candidates complete their 250-hour requirements in 25–31 days of intensive flying.
250-Hour CPL Roadmap — Exactly What You Need
FAA Part 61 requires 250 total hours for the Commercial Pilot License. Here is how those hours break down and how MFT's program covers each requirement:
100 hours PIC time — All time building at MFT counts as PIC time.
50 hours cross-country PIC — Our structured cross-country routes from KFXE to destinations throughout Florida and the Southeast US are specifically designed to build this requirement efficiently.
10 hours instrument training — Covered in your Instrument Rating program (included in Professional Pilot Program).
10 hours complex or TAA aircraft — Multi-engine time in our Beechcraft Duchess satisfies this requirement while building valuable ME hours.
5 hours night flying — Night flights from KFXE are available year-round thanks to South Florida's favorable weather.
Cross-Country Routes from KFXE — A Real Differentiator
No landlocked flight school can match the routing options available from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Bahamas routes: Bimini (1 hr), Nassau (2.5 hrs), Freeport (1.5 hrs) — build international flight experience, customs procedures, and overwater navigation skills.
Florida routes: Key West (2.5 hrs), Tampa (2 hrs), Orlando (2 hrs), Jacksonville (3 hrs) — diverse airports, airspace, and weather conditions.
Southeast US: Savannah (4 hrs), Charleston (5 hrs), Atlanta (5 hrs) — longer legs that build significant cross-country PIC time in single flights.
These routes provide the variety and distance airlines want to see on your resume — not just pattern work at a quiet rural airport.
Cost Breakdown: 250 Hours at MFT
Single-Engine (200 hrs at $78/hr): $15,600. Add a 50-hour package at $90/hr for $4,500 to reach 250 hours — total approximately $20,100.
Multi-Engine (200 hrs at $178/hr): $35,600. Add a 50-hour package at $190/hr for $9,500 to reach 250 hours — total approximately $45,100.
All rates are wet and billed on the Hobbs meter. Larger volume packages bring per-hour rates as low as $65/hr single and $165/hr multi at 1,000+ hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I build the 50 hours of cross-country time required for a CPL?
MFT's time building program includes structured cross-country routes from KFXE to airports throughout Florida, the Southeast US, and the Bahamas. Every cross-country leg counts toward your 50-hour requirement.
How much does it cost to build 250 hours at MFT?
Single-engine: approximately $20,100 total (200 hrs at $78/hr plus a 50-hour package at $90/hr). Multi-engine: approximately $45,100 total. All rates are wet.
Can I build night hours as part of MFT's program?
Yes. Night flights are available year-round from KFXE. South Florida's weather allows consistent night flying opportunities.
How long does it take to build 250 hours at KFXE?
At 8–10 hours/day, 7 days/week: approximately 25–31 days. At a more moderate pace of 4–6 hours/day: approximately 6–8 weeks.
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